A. F. Clough Ltd

Reference number: 785200

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Chrysalis Finance Limited Reference number: 631193 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • A. F. Clough Ltd (FRN 785200) is an AR of Chrysalis Finance Limited (FRN 631193). When you use A. F. Clough's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from A. F. Clough, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Also trades as
  • Sharrow Dental Care
  • Sharrow Dental Surgery
  • Sharrow Moulsham Street

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
A.F. CLOUGH LIMITED
Company number
06163860
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
15 March 2007 (19 years old)
Registered office
10-12 Mulberry Green, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0ET, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Dental practice activities (SIC 86230)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Anthony Francis Clough Director Dec 1954 15 Mar 2007
Tom Clough Director Feb 1983 15 Mar 2007
Anthony Francis Clough Secretary Not published 15 Mar 2007

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Chrysalis Finance Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is A. F. Clough Ltd FCA authorised?
A. F. Clough Ltd (FRN 785200) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for A. F. Clough?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. A. F. Clough Ltd (FRN 785200) is an AR of Chrysalis Finance Limited (FRN 631193). When you use A. F. Clough's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from A. F. Clough, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with A. F. Clough?
Protection works through Chrysalis Finance Limited, the principal firm responsible for A. F. Clough's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is A. F. Clough a scam or clone?
A. F. Clough is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is A. F. Clough's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
A. F. Clough's FRN is 785200. You can verify it on the FCA register.